Modernization
IGs seek better access to federal clouds
The breakdown of the VA's cloud email deal last year highlights the question of how to maintain oversight of cloud-based computer systems.
Acquisition
DoD releases update to electronic health record plan
The Department of Defense is close to releasing a final solicitation for its long-awaited electronic health record solution.
Cybersecurity
New NIST guidance planned as part of federal info policy
The National Archives and Records Administration is leading a plan to create new standards for controlled unclassified government information that includes new NIST guidance and changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
People
Donovan talks up management in OMB confirmation hearing
Senators tell nominee that Sylvia Burwell will be a tough act to follow as director.
People
VA is acquiring new scheduling IT, says CIO
An acquisition is in the works to replace VA’s troubled scheduling software with a commercial system.
Digital Government
Amazon takes up HealthCare.gov role
Adding AWS as a subcontractor is one piece of the plan to overhaul HealthCare.gov before the next open enrollment period.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity a top priority in Senate appropriations bill
While DHS takes the lead on civilian-side cybersecurity, Senate appropriators are backing a menu of related initiatives at Commerce and Justice.
People
House and Senate VA bills put senior execs on notice
Legislation is in motion to give the VA more authority to fire senior executives, but is that the best solution to the agency's woes?
People
Code for America seeks new recruits
Now in its fifth year, a program that matches developers with government IT projects is looking for a new class.
Modernization
How VA's $36 million move to the cloud evaporated
The Department of Veterans Affairs IT shop scuttled a long-planned cloud deal because of worries about email retention and security concerns.
Modernization
CFTC mulls retooling market surveillance for high-frequency trading
An alphabet soup of regulators collect data on financial transactions, but a universal eye into markets is still on the drawing board.
Acquisition
Senate panel OKs $51 billion for Commerce, Justice, Science
An early look shows broad agreement between House and Senate appropriators, but some battles still loom over the details of tech policy.
Digital Government
Federal inmates to get more advanced electronic health records
The Bureau of Prisons is seeking an advanced IT solution for managing health care behind bars.
Digital Government
FDA launches data platform
The FDA is releasing an API to collect far-flung data on adverse drug reactions for use by developers as part of an open-data strategy.
Digital Government
Federal inmates to get more advanced electronic health records
The Bureau of Prisons is looking to upgrade inmate electronic health records.
Cybersecurity
Snowden boasts of prominent role in intel IT
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden details his role in helping intelligence agency CIOs solve pressing technical problems.
People
VanRoekel, McCaul tapped for TechAmerica awards
The technology trade association named federal CIO Steve VanRoekel as its government technology executive of the year and Rep. Michael McCaul as its legislator of the year.
Modernization
Smoothing the path to the cloud
TechAmerica releases a guide for agencies looking to move infrastructure and data to the cloud.
Modernization
Vice chair promoted to top spot at FirstNet
Longtime telecom exec Sue Swenson replaces Sam Ginn at the agency leading an effort to build a nationwide, interoperable public safety mobile broadband communications network.
People